Standards-based planning, assessment, instruction, reflection; inclusive classroom management; unique multicultural environment; issues in education and curriculum. Developing knowledgeable, effective, caring professionals to support student’s academic, social, emotional, physical needs. Emphasis on writing instruction; lecture/ lab; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only.

First of two methods courses focusing on theories and research-based practices related to reading instruction in elementary classrooms. Emphasis on writing instruction; lecture/ lab; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only.

Second of two methods courses focusing on theories and research-based practices related to writing instruction in elementary classrooms. Emphasis on writing instruction; lecture/ lab; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only.

Students spend 15 hours per week in settings appropriate to concurrently enrolled classes; supervision provided by participating teacher and college supervisor. Repeatable two times. A-F only. Pre: 415 and SPED 304 (with a minimum grade of B-), or consent. (Cross-listed as SPED 315)

Supervised field experience in schools. Minimum of 8 hours per week in conjunction with professional education courses. Repeatable two times, up to three credits. A-F only.

Supervised field experience in schools. Minimum of 2 full days per week in classrooms, plus mandatory seminar scheduled by UH Mânoa field supervisor. Taken in conjunction with professional education courses; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. Repeatable two times or up to 9 credits per alpha. CR/NC only.

Growth and development of children from prenatal through age eight. Historical and current issues through a research-based ecological, cross-cultural perspective. Focus on children’s optimal development and how this informs teaching practices in early education. A-F only.

Introduction to language use and development as it relates to multilingual learners (MLL). Candidates analyze and apply strategies to create inclusive and collaborative classrooms for learners at various levels of English language development. A-F only.

Assessment, instructional methods, and materials for teaching social studies and science to children in preschool through grade 3. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices and lesson planning for teaching social studies and science. A-F only. Pre: 417, and 315 (or concurrent) or SPED 315 (or concurrent). (Alt. years: spring)

Purposes, methods, curriculum, and assessment in teaching social studies. Focus: enriching children’s understanding of the communities of which they are a part through inquiry, investigation, collaboration, and expository skills. Emphasis on writing instruction; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only.

Science education in elementary school; methods and materials; laboratory activities selected from new science curricula; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. Each alpha repeatable one time, up to 3 credits. A-F only.

Inquiry-based approach to concepts and algorithms of whole numbers and introduction to geometry/ measurement. Laboratory experiences with appropriate manipulatives; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only. Pre: MATH 111 and MATH 112.

Inquiry-based approach to concepts and algorithms of fractions, decimals, graphing, and probability and statistics. Laboratory experiences with appropriate manipulatives; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only. Pre: 324B or consent for (B); 324C or consent for (C).

Scope and organization of art in pK-6 school curriculum, creative use of art media through laboratory experience; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only.

Introduction to the development of curriculum materials, and assessments for diverse and multilingual learners. Teacher candidates will develop their ability to organize, develop, and assess learning around standards-based subject matter and language learning objectives. A-F only.

Introduction to the teaching of multilingual learners (MLL) in an elementary school context. Teacher candidates will learn specific strategies and methods for teaching non-native speakers of English. A-F only.

Standards-based teaching, with, in, through, and about music, dance, and drama. Developing verbal and non-verbal communication skills through creative expression with an emphasis on planning, teaching, and assessing preK-6 lessons that integrate the performing arts; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only.

Standards-based planning, teaching, assessment in health education. Developing interactive learning opportunities to teach personal and social responsibility for health through curriculum integration. Training, practice and evaluation of oral communication skills; (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary education. A-F only.

Techniques of individual and group instruction in laboratory and related classes, evaluation of various methods.

Organization of instruction; handling supplies; maintaining equipment and tools; purchasing materials; keeping records; making inventories.

Theory and methods of teaching business and office education courses. Pre: ACC 201 and either ACC 200 or ACC 202.

Theory and methods of teaching marketing and distribution courses. Pre: MKT 341 or MKT 351.

Goals, concepts, literature, materials, procedures, and evaluation for teaching music in grades K–6. For students in elementary education. Not intended for elementary music majors.

Curriculum design. Current educational philosophies and practices in home economics education. Teaching materials and techniques.

Analysis of the factors that contribute to learning in the classroom and the development of teacher behaviors that promote such learning. A-F only.

Full-time supervised experience in school. (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary; (D) secondary; (M) dual preparation in elementary education and multilingual learning; (S) dual preparation in elementary and special education. CR/NC only. Pre: completion of all other program requirements, passing Praxis II exam(s). Co-requisite for D: 391D.

With student teaching as context, examination of knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching; standards-based planning, teaching, assessment, and reflection; inclusive classroom management; professional growth and development; integration of research,
theory, and practice. Emphasis on writing instruction and ethical issues in teaching. (B) dual preparation in ECE and elementary education; (C) elementary (2); (D) secondary; (M) dual preparation in elementary education and multilingual learning (2); (S) dual preparation in elementary and special education (1). Repeatable nine times for (D). CR/NC only.

Modified student teaching for individuals who have had prior extensive teaching experience or wish to repeat student teaching. CR/NC only. (C) elementary; (D) secondary. Pre: extensive teaching experience; requirements listed under “student teaching”; approval of review committee; consent. Co-requisite: 391.

Individual work supervised by instructor. May consist of reading, research, observation/participation, teaching, and/or projects. Repeatable up to 12 credits. Pre: consent of instructor.

Examines how reading, writing, speaking, listening, technology, etc. are tools for learning content and engaging diverse adolescents across and within all disciplines. Includes a disciplinary literacies framework influencing curriculum planning, classroom culture, and assessment practices. A-F only. (Spring only)

Observation, analysis, participation and teaching in middle or high school. A seminar accompanies the field experience. Subject field: (B) art; (C) business and marketing; (D) language arts; (E) physical education; (F) industrial arts/agriculture; (G) mathematics; (H) science; (I) social studies; (J) foreign language; (K) music; (M) home economics; (N) interdisciplinary; (O) elementary; (P) English as a Second Language. Repeatable two times. CR/NC only. Pre: admission to COE Secondary Teacher Education Program and departmental consent.

Study and discussion of general school-related topics and issues, e.g., dimensions of elementary and/ or secondary schooling, school governance, curriculum design and development, the student learner, classroom management; (B) service learning; (C) exploratory education; (D) international field study; (E) minor in education. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.

Purposes, procedures, curricula, evaluation in secondary school subject field: (B) art; (C) business and marketing; (D) language arts; (E) physical education; (F) industrial arts/agriculture; (G) mathematics; (H) science; (I) social studies; (J) foreign languages; (K) music; (M) home economics; (N) interdisciplinary; (P) English as a Second Language. Repeatable five times for different alphas. A-F only. Pre: 401 or consent. Co-requisite: 402.

Fulltime student teaching experience in school. Student teachers will receive training and evaluation for oral communication, organization, and planning skills. Subject field: (B) art; (C) business and marketing; (D) language arts; (F) industrial arts; (G) mathematics; (H) science; (l) social studies; (J) foreign languages; (K) music; (M) home economics; (O) elementary education; (P) English as a second language. CR/NC only. Pre: successful completion of all required courses; departmental consent.

Analysis and resolution of current ethical issues and practices in classrooms; teaching skills and strategies; curriculum planning, professional growth and development; and integration of teaching experiences with professional standards. Instruction in preparing an extensive written portfolio. A-F only. Pre: successful completion of all required courses or consent.

Basic guidelines for developing effective team relationships between the professional teacher and the observation-participation student. Pre: two years’ teaching experience and consent.

Introduction to the purposes, theories, and methods of early childhood assessment. Emphasizes observation, documentation, and assessment to provide evidence of children’s
development and learning and how to use assessment to guide teaching and learning. Pre: 318 or consent. Co-requisite: 415L.

Field experience in early childhood settings to facilitate young children’s growth and learning. CR/NC only.

Continuation of 415: focuses on the design, implementation, evaluation of meaningful, challenging integrated curriculum that promotes comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for diverse young children (pK-3). Pre: 415 or consent. (Cross-listed as EDCS 416)

Continuation of 415L. CR/ NC only. Co-requisite: 416. (Cross-listed as EDCS 416L)

Planning child-centered, responsive programs for children. Focuses on play, learning environments, integrated thematic instructional design, guidance, assessment, and family engagement in early childhood and early elementary to promote enjoyment, growth, and development. A-F only. Pre: 318.

Principles and methods; role of supervisor; human resources supervision in student teaching. Open to teachers interested in pre-service teacher education. Pre: three years teaching experience and consent.

Knowledge and appreciation for the complex characteristics of children, families, and communities. Analysis and development of skills for creating respectful, reciprocal relationships with diverse children and families from diverse backgrounds. Lecture/lab. Pre: 318 (or concurrent), or HDFS 331 (or concurrent), or consent.

Advanced principles and methods: clinical supervision, observation recording, analysis, interpretation of classroom teaching; human resources supervision in student teaching. Pre: 420, successful supervision of two or more student teachers, and consent.

Planned work-experience program for special areas of vocational technical education. Acceptable type of wage-earning employment. Minimum of six 40- hour weeks or 240 work hours required. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent.

Historical and philosophical foundations of vocational technical education, overview of federal and state legislation and contemporary practices. Special emphasis on vocational education program in Hawai‘i.

Understanding and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software for business applications. Explore software across the office and marketing content areas.

Examination of trends, issues, school practices, and program in multicultural education and its related area of study–bilingual-bicultural education. (Cross-listed as EDCS 440)

Examination of issues in Hawaiian and U.S. views of education and their application to the teaching of Hawaiian studies. Field experience required. A-F only. Pre: 312C, 312D; or consent. Co-requisite for BEd students: 317.

Practices that facilitate teaching special needs students in regular classrooms. Techniques for meeting academic needs, managing behavior, motivating students, increasing peer interactions, communication between special and regular educators. Includes an emphasis on instruction in writing.

Teaching secondary students with disabilities and those who are gifted/talented. Meeting academic/social needs, classroom management, motivation, peer interaction, collaboration between special and regular educators. Includes an emphasis on instruction in writing.

Integration of microcomputers into school curriculum and key issues related to microcomputer use in education. Pre: LTEC 442 or consent. (Cross-listed as EDCS 480)

Individual work supervised by instructor. May consist of reading, research, teaching, and/or projects. Pre: consent of division director.

Professional development for K-12 teachers to upgrade their knowledge of ELA content and develop their instructional strategies to be consistent with the ELA practices of the Common Core State Standards. Repeatable unlimited times. CR/NC only.

Professional development for K-12 teachers to upgrade their knowledge of mathematics content and develop their instructional strategies to be consistent with the mathematical practices of the Common Core State Standards. Repeatable unlimited times. CR/NC only.

For in-service teachers to upgrade subject matter and develop teaching methods and materials for instruction. Repeatable unlimited times. CR/NC only. Pre: teaching experience.

For in-service teachers to upgrade subject matter and develop teaching methods and materials for instruction. Repeatable unlimited times. CR/NC only. Pre: teaching experience.

Mandatory program seminar for Master of Education in Teaching (MEdT) teacher candidates; access to tools and skills necessary for distance education program success, introduction to the teaching profession. CR/NC only. Pre: admission into the MEdT program, or consent.

Development of theoretical and practical knowledge base and skills for understanding, analyzing, and responding to teaching issues and problems. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.

Supervised field study of a school. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to 12 credits. A-F only.

Development of pedagogical skills in planning and implementing instruction for target subject area/grade level. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.

Team collaboration on responding to identified school need; supervised experience in mini-teaching. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to 12 credits. A-F only.

Supervised experience in instructional planning and practice teaching. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.

Planning and methods seminar in conjunction with practice teaching. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.

Full-time supervised teaching experience. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.

Collaborative problem solving of issues and concerns encountered in current teaching experiences. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.

Individual reading and/or research. Repeatable five times. A-F only. Pre: written consent.

Planning and methods seminar in conjunction with practice teaching. (B) licensure; (C) non-licensure. Each alpha is repeatable one time, up to six credits. A-F only.